Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SCR 28

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE ROLE OF SERVICE ANIMALS.

In committee Feb 6, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2413

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LONG DISTANCE RUNNING EVENTS.

Prohibits long distance running event organizers from allowing minors to register unless the minors will be eighteen years or older on the scheduled date of the running event.

In committee Feb 5, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2859

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

Establishes procedures for the use of administrative and disciplinary segregation in correctional institutions. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1)

In committee Feb 2, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2458

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires state agencies to require climate vulnerability assessments for permit applications for projects involving building, transportation, or land use change that may generate significant greenhouse gas emissions. Applies to permit applications filed after 12/31/2019.

In committee Feb 2, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2453

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE.

Creates the offense of resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle under unauthorized control. Makes new offense a class B felony. Makes it a class B felony to exert unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle.

In committee Feb 2, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3078

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO NEW FARMERS.

Allows new farmers to receive income tax credits for purchasing or renting agricultural assets through December 31, 2023. Sets out eligibility requirements to qualify as a new farmer.

In committee Feb 2, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2275

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Requires certain health care professionals, health care employees, social workers, and law enforcement employees or officers to report suspected cases of labor trafficking or sex trafficking.

In committee Jan 31, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2241

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Authorizes school principals to close a school due to a natural disaster, upon approval of the complex area superintendent.

In committee Jan 31, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2389

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Gives the board of education authority to hold title to all lands acquired for the use of libraries. Makes conforming amendments.

In committee Jan 30, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3103

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COASTAL HIGHWAYS.

Requires the Department of Transportation to work in conjunction with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology of the University of Hawaii, the county of Maui and federal agencies to develop a strategic plan to protect coastal highways from the effects of coastal erosion and update the plan as needed every five years. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 30, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track